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VOL. 13, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Mining operations in the department of Dabakala in north-eastern Côte d’Ivoire: Community resilience tested by environmental impacts in the village of Oualéguéra
Authors
Bouhi Sylvestre Tchan BI, Lohoues Olivier Essoh
Abstract
The agricultural potential of the Dabakala department relies mainly on cashew nuts, food crops, and market gardening. In addition, the predominance of gold deposits, rapid population growth, and sustained labor migration have encouraged the development of mining in this area of northeastern Côte d'Ivoire. However, the socio-economic resilience of the affected villages is caught between the environmental impacts of regular and irregular gold mining. This article therefore aims to analyze the environmental impacts on the economic and social development of certain villages, in this case Oualéguéra. To do this, the study uses a qualitative approach focused on direct observations, focus groups, and group and individual interviews. Using a sample of 40 people interviewed, it first describes the noise pollution from regular mining operations, which has an impact on the stability of domestic habitats and school infrastructure in the village of Oualéguéra. It then shows that these environmental impacts weaken community resilience in terms of housing development and agricultural production. These impacts undermine local environmental preservation and management practices within these communities.
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Pages:239-245
How to cite this article:
Bouhi Sylvestre Tchan BI, Lohoues Olivier Essoh "Mining operations in the department of Dabakala in north-eastern Côte d’Ivoire: Community resilience tested by environmental impacts in the village of Oualéguéra ". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 13, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 239-245
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